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Scientific Terminology
Precise vocabulary used in scientific disciplines.
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- methodologynounˌmɛθ əˈdɒl ə dʒiA system of methods, procedures, and rules used in a particular discipline or field of study.
- hypothesishī-pŏth<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsA proposed explanation for an observation or phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation and testing.
- empiricaladjectiveĕm-pîr<strong>′</strong>ĭ-kəlBased on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- experimentaladjectiveɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəlRelated to a test, trial, or scientific procedure conducted to gain new knowledge or to try something out.
- longitudinaladjectiveˌlɒŋɡ-Relating to length, or extending lengthwise; specifically, relating to the study of something over a long period of time.
- variablevâr<strong>′</strong>ē-ə-bəlSomething that is not fixed or constant; liable to change.
- correlationnounˌkɒrɪˈleɪʃənA mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, often involving a statistical measure of how closely they vary together.
- causationnounkɔˈzeɪ ʃənThe action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.
- significancenounsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənsThe quality of being important or having meaning.
- validitynounvəˈlɪd ɪ tiThe quality of being logically or factually sound, well-grounded, or legally binding.
- reliabilitynounrɪˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trustworthy, dependable, or consistently good in performance.
- replicationnounˌrɛp lɪˈkeɪ ʃənThe action or process of making an exact copy of something.
- observationnounˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃənThe action or process of closely watching or monitoring someone or something, especially to gain information.
- analysisə-năl<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsthe detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
- synthesisnounsĭn<strong>′</strong>thĭ-sĭsThe process or result of combining separate elements to form a coherent, unified whole.
- generalizationnounˌdʒɛnrəlaɪˈzeɪʃənA broad statement or principle that applies to many cases, often derived from specific observations or facts.
- applicationnounăp′lĭ-kā<strong>′</strong>shənA formal request for something, often in writing.
- frameworknounˈfreɪmˌwɜːkA basic underlying structure or system of ideas, facts, or rules that helps something to be understood or provides a basis for organizing or building something.
- paradigmnounˈpær əˌdaɪmA typical example, pattern, or model of something; a set of concepts or assumptions that defines how a particular subject is understood.
- disciplinenounˈdɪsɪˌplɪnəlThe practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour.
- ethicsˈɛθ ɪksMoral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity; a system of moral principles.
- publicationnounˌpʌb lɪˈkeɪ ʃənThe act or process of making information, a book, or a piece of writing available to the public.
- citationnounˈsaɪtətərɪa formal reference to a published or unpublished source (especially in academic writing); a summons to appear in court; a formal recognition of achievement.
- laboratorynounˈlæb rəˌtɔr iA room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
- specimennounˈspɛs ə mənAn individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
- compoundadjectivekŏm<strong>′</strong>pound′a thing composed of two or more separate elements
- reactionnounrē-ăk<strong>′</strong>shənA response to a stimulus or event, often an immediate feeling, thought, or action.
- catalystnounkăt<strong>′</strong>l-ĭstA substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself being consumed; a person or thing that precipitates a change or event.
- enzymeĕn<strong>′</strong>zīmA protein produced by living cells that acts as a catalyst to speed up a specific biochemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- proteinnounprō<strong>′</strong>tēn′A large, complex molecule composed of amino acids, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.
- genomejē<strong>′</strong>nōmThe complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- chromosomenounkrō<strong>′</strong>mə-sōm′A thread-like structure found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- evolutionnounĕv′ə-lo̅o̅<strong>′</strong>shənA gradual process of change and development over time, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
- mutationnounmyo̅o̅-tā<strong>′</strong>shənA permanent change in the genetic material (DNA) of an organism.
- adaptationăd′ăp-tā<strong>′</strong>shənThe process or result of changing something to suit a new situation or environment.
- ecosystemē<strong>′</strong>kō-sĭs′təmA biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- biodiversitybī′ō-dĭ-vûr<strong>′</strong>sĭ-tēThe variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world.
- thermodynamicsnounthûr′mō-dī-năm<strong>′</strong>ĭksThe branch of physics dealing with heat, temperature, and their relation to energy and work.
- quantumnounkwŏn<strong>′</strong>təmA discrete and indivisible quantity or unit of something, especially in physics where it is the minimum amount of any physical entity involved in an interaction. A fundamental, discrete unit.
- relativitynounrĕl′ə-tĭv<strong>′</strong>ĭ-tēThe state or quality of being relative, dependent on something else.
- isotopenounī<strong>′</strong>sə-tōp′One of two or more forms of a chemical element that have the same atomic number but different atomic masses.
- polymernounpŏl<strong>′</strong>ə-mərA large molecule composed of many repeating smaller molecular units (monomers) chemically bonded together.
- nanotechnologynounnăn′ə-tĕk-nŏl<strong>′</strong>ə-jēThe branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometres, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
- biotechnologynounbī′ō-tĕk-nŏl<strong>′</strong>ə-jēThe use of living organisms or their biological processes to develop or make useful products, especially in industry, medicine, and agriculture.